Chiffon cakes are among my favorite summer desserts. They are delicious au natural and pair up perfectly with fresh fruits, ice cream and whipped cream toppings. They travel well and are great desserts for cookouts and picnics… and everybody likes them. Here are 3 of my favorite chiffon cake recipes.
BURNT SUGAR CHIFFON CAKE has a lovely, caramel flavor and a wonderfully fine texture. It’s delicious either plain or frosted. CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE has a deep chocolate flavor and pairs up with chocolate ganache and hazelnuts …or anything else you might put with it…strawberries and ice cream are delicious too. (For the recipes click on the images below) BANANA CHIFFON is a little heavier because of the addition of mashed bananas. It has a lovely banana flavor and a nice texture. Whipped cream and sliced bananas are the best garnish in my opinion.
When the cake comes out of the oven IMMEDIATELY turn it upside down on the neck of a wine bottle. If you don’t have a bottle that will fit into the cake pan tube support the upside down cake by using 3 or 4 little dishes or glasses placed under the rim of the pan. Let the cake cool completely in this position. When the cake is cool run a sharp knife around the inside of the pan to loosen the cake, remove it from the pan and gently remove the tube insert. You can plate the cake either bottom or top up…I like it bottom’s up. Figure out how you are going to support the cake before you fill the pan with batter. If you wait to find just the right thing when a hot cake is sitting on your counter it will probably fall before you get it figured out.
If chiffon cakes are new to you I highly recommend that you use a tube pan with a removable bottom and tube. It is so much easier to loosen the cooled cake if you can work on it on all sides. It’s a tender cake and won’t put up with a lot of handling as you try to get it out of the pan. Removable tube…no problem.
Burnt Sugar Chiffon Cake
Chocolate Chiffon Cake
- 5 eggs, separated
- 2-1/4 cups cake flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
- Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil, water and vanilla; add to dry ingredients along with bananas. Beat until well blended. In another large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture.
- Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest rack at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert baking pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto serving plate; frost top and sides. Yield: 12 servings.
Even the name “chiffon” is always a plus for me..sounds so old fashioned!
Another pretty cake of yours..(cakes:) )
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I’m crazy for this, I don’t think I’ve ever made a chiffon cake, but the name alone makes me want to try it. I love the idea of a light banana cake, they are usually so dense. Great post!
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Cathy, I’ve never heard of a banana chiffon cake but it certainly sounds fantastic. Happy Mother’s Day to you!!
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Happy Mother’s Day to you too, Chris. If you love a good chiffon cake you will have to try this one.
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That looks so delicious! I would think I might even be good with strawberries on the top too.
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It would be delicious with strawberries, Marilyn. The early varieties are coming into the market now and are on my shopping list today. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Lovely cake and turning it upside down on the wine bottle is so smart. I agree with Mariyn, strawberries would be good on top. Happy Mother’s Day Cathy.
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Cooling the cake upside down keeps that light as a feather texture. It would be flat as a pancake otherwise. Have a great weekend, Sam.
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A chiffon cake that’s banana flavored sounds so good! There’s always 2 over ripe bananas on my counter and this recipe would be a great way to use them.
Happy Mother’s Day, Cathy!
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I’d like a slice of each to decide which one I like best:@) Happy Mother’s Day Weekend Cathy-enjoy:@)
I haven’t made a chiffon cake I years but I definitely have some gnarly bananas that need used!
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That looks totally awesome, Cathy!
Happy Mothers Day!
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What a great dessert Cathy! love the way these look and sound, great tips provided too, Thanks!
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Your chiffon looks so moist, I love it plain with a cup of tea…yummy and light!
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I love chiffon cakes. Somehow I always think of them as “old fashioned” cakes, probably because they are! I remember them from Home Economics in junior high school. You are so right about chiffon cakes being perfect for summer. They are a natural with fresh fruit and light creams. I’m with you on the picnic food, too. THey travel so well, and look so pretty. I am utterly intrigued by your Burnt Sugar Chiffon Cake. Wow, but that sounds fab. Ummm, also I must try the Banana and the Chocolate ones.
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I’ve never heard of a banana chiffon cake, but now I know to do with my leftover bananas. All the cakes look luscious.
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Thanks, Linda. Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day.
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Cathy,
Long time no see! Your site looks fantastic and these cakes are all my favorite. Nice tip with the wine bottle.
I love your pictures of the cake and the wine bottle trick is a good one. Will have to try this if I can find the right pan. Happy Mother’s Day Cathy.
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Try thrift shops, Penny. Bet you will find one there. Happy Mother’s Day.
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The banana chiffon cake looks wonderful, Cathy, as does the chocolate one!
Happy Mother’s Day blessings to you.
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Happy Mother’s Day to you too, Kitty.
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Your cake looks fantastic, Cathy! I haven’t made a chiffon cake in ages and will have to try your banana cake soon. My mom baked them frequently and they make a great treat/dessert! Happy Mother’s Day!
Oh my goodness Cathy, I too have never heard of a banana chiffon cake, it looks out of this world! I wish I lived next door to you, I’d come over for a piece, or 2…
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Cathy, your chiffon cake looks stunning. Divine.
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I love chiffon cakes also. What a delicious collection of them you’ve shared!
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